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Portobello vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Portobello and Zucchini

  • Portobello has more Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Portobello covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 14 times less Vitamin B3 than Portobello. Portobello has 6.255mg of Vitamin B3, while Zucchini has 0.451mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, portabella, grilled and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +255.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.4%
Contains more Zinc +103.1%
Contains more Copper +634%
Contains more Selenium +10850%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Manganese +164.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.4%
Contains more Zinc +103.1%
Contains more Copper +634%
Contains more Selenium +10850%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Manganese +164.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.37

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +518.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +171.1%
Contains more Fats +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Equal in Water - 94.79
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +171.1%
Contains more Fats +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +42.8%
Contains more Other +82.5%
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +111.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +111.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Portobello Zucchini
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 2.11g Portobello
Protein 3.28g 1.21g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.32g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 3.11g Portobello
Calories 29kcal 17kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g 0g Portobello
Fructose 0g 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.26g 2.5g Portobello
Fiber 2.2g 1g Portobello
Calcium 3mg 16mg Zucchini
Iron 0.4mg 0.37mg Portobello
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 135mg 38mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 261mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.65mg 0.32mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.053mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 21.9µg 0.2µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.045mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.094mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.451mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.204mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 19µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.01mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.029mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.044mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg 0.071mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.067mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg 0.018mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.043mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg 0.054mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.026mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.084g Portobello
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.091g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g 0.03g Portobello
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Portobello
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/nutrients
  2. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.